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Thompson & Knight LLP
One Arts Plaza
1722 Routh Street, Suite 1500
Dallas, TX  75201
USA
214.969.1314
214.999.1581 (fax)
David.Schulte@tklaw.com

Practice

Trial

Intellectual Property

Labor and Employment

Industry

Semiconductors

Computer Hardware and Software

Aviation

Construction

Chemicals

Education

J.D., 2002, cum laude, SMU Dedman School of Law, International Law Review Association, Manager of New Business Development, 2001-2002, Staff Editor, 2000-2001; Master Level, Board of Advocates; Member, Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity

M.A. in Spanish Literature, 1999, University of Notre Dame, Teaching Fellow

B.A. in Spanish Literature and Psychology, 1998, cum laude, University of Notre Dame

Admissions

Texas

U.S. Ct. of App., Fifth Circuit

U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. Texas

U.S. Dist. Ct., N. Dist. Texas

U.S. Dist. Ct., S. Dist. Texas

U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. Texas

Languages

Spanish

Prior Experience

Law Clerk to the Honorable John McBryde, United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Texas, 2002- 2003

Judicial Extern to the Honorable Jorge Solis, United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Texas, 2000

Adjunct Lecturer of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Southern Methodist University, 2000-2002

 

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David C. Schulte

Associate, Dallas

Practice Description

David C. Schulte represents clients before federal and state trial courts. He focuses his practice on litigation and counseling on matters involving general commercial, employment, products liability, intellectual property, banking, and aviation.

Representations

  • Represented an international semiconductor company in prosecuting and defending major patent litigation involving 13 patents

  • Represented in federal court jury trial a national owner and operator of radio stations in employment litigation involving allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, culminating in a complete defense verdict

  • Represented a pharmaceutical company in defense of claims for trade-secret misappropriation and trademark infringement

  • Represented chemical blender and supplier in federal court litigation and appeal involving claims of negligence, breach of warranty, deceptive trade practices, and breach of contract

  • Represented a software company in defense of trade-secret claims relating to computer software

  • Represented component part manufacturers of seatbelt assemblies in federal court litigation involving claims of products liability and negligence

  • Represented a medical device manufacturer in federal and state court litigation involving claims of products liability and negligence

  • Represented a national concert promoter in state court litigation involving allegations of inducement to breach fiduciary duty, tortious interference with contract/business relations, conspiracy, and unjust enrichment

  • Represented a bank in state court litigation involving allegations of fraudulent transfer and conversion

  • Represented a bank in state court litigation and appeal involving allegations of breach of contract

  • Represented a bank in state court litigation involving allegations of breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, negligence, and conspiracy

  • Represented automotive brake manufacturers in national asbestos litigation

Distinctions/Honors

  • Texas Rising Stars® by Thomson Reuters (Business Litigation, Personal Injury Defense: Products, Banking); 2008-2010

Press Releases/In the News

Activities

  • Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation

  • Fellow, DAYL Foundation

  • Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI)

  • Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel (TADC)

  • Member, William "Mac" Taylor American Inn of Court

  • Member, American Bar Association

  • Member, Dallas Bar Association

  • Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL)

  • Member, DAYL Leadership Class

  • Member, Notre Dame Club of Dallas

Civic

  • Coach, SMU Dedman School of Law Moot Court Team for Hispanic National Bar Association Moot Court Competition, 2003-present; awarded SMU Board of Advocates Newcomer Coach of the Year, 2003-2004


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